Don’t Be Fooled by ‘False Spring’: 5 Late-Winter Gear Deals

Flylow Chemical Snow Pants — Men’s: $219 (40% Off)

This isn’t your typical clearance item. Flylow’s capable three-layer hardshell pants in two colors and a range of sizes are now 40% off. The Chemical Pants have reinforced CORDURA cuffs and knees, venting, powder cuffs, a 20K/20K waterproof breathable membrane, YKK zippers, and plenty of pockets.

Whether you ride resort or backcountry, the Chemical Pants ski pants are designed to fit in. It’s no wonder they won the top spot as our Best Overall Ski Pants of 2023.

Picture Chloe Jacket — Women’s: $96 (40% Off)

Picture Organic’s Chloe Jacket is a lighter-weight option for winter wear. The Chloe jacket uses eco-conscious, recycled, and repurposed materials, including a 30-denier recycled polyester and Teflon EcoElite face, a PFC-free DWR treatment, and Primaloft eco-recycled synthetic insulation.

There are three zippered pockets, and minimalist elastic cuffs and hood. Sizes S, M, and L are all on sale.

CTR Superior Down Mittens — Men’s & Women’s: $45 (23% Off)

CTR tries hard to provide maximum warmth for the coldest weather with these Superior Down Mittens. These mitts boast a 90/10 duck down thermal insulation, a polyester shell, two-piece polyurethane palms with reinforced fingertips, and wind- and water-resistant interior liners.

They also adjust at the cuff and come with wrist leashes. The down mittens are available on sale in men’s and women’s sizes S-XL.

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Smith Riot Snow Goggles: $77 (30% Off)

The Smith Riot goggles combine the wide-range view of a cylindrical lens and minimalist frame with a medium fit for a woman’s face. The goggles include Smith’s ChromaPop lens tech, Fog-X anti-fog coating, a silicone-backed strap, bonus low-light lens, and a cloth carry bag.

For warm and sunny skiing (with good contrast and a VLT of 12%), this is a great lens for a great price.

Outdoor Research Skyward II Pants — Men’s: $230 (30% Off)

The Skyward II is a lightweight snow pant designed for ski touring, backcountry skiing, and other activities in between. The stretchy AscentShell fabric is both waterproof and breathable, with a light-to-the-touch electrospun membrane.

We’ve tested various versions over the years, and it indeed offers excellent stretch and ventilation. Thigh zips run the full length down the sides of the pant. There are three colors and multiple sizes on sale.

Union Force Snowboard Bindings: $237 (14% Off)

Regularly $280, the Force is what Union calls, “the #1 binding in snowboarding.” It also made our list of Best Snowboard Bindings for several winters running, for what it’s worth.

The Union Force binding has a glass Duraflex ST baseplate designed for cold temps, extruded 3D aluminum heelcups, an EVA footbed, grade 8.8 steel hardware, Magnesium ratcheting buckles, and anti-slip toe straps.

These bindings also boast tool-less strap adjustment, and carry a flex rating of 7 out of 10 (10 being the stiffest). The Force bindings on sale are the ’22-23 season version.

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